Program Structure Management, Leadership, Innovation
What is the standard length of the Management, Leadership, Innovation program?
What does the study plan look like and which modules can I expect?
What does a study program lecture plan look like?
Where can I view the module handbook?
In which language do the courses in MLI take place?
What are the highlights of the MLI MA program?
What is the New Venture Technology project?
Standard study time Mangement, Leadership, Innovation
The standard study time for the Master program Management, Leadership, Innovation (MLI) is 4 semesters (2 years). The course concludes with a final thesis.
The academic year consists of the
- summer semester (beginning of March to end of August) and
- winter semester (beginning of September to end of February)
Overview of the modules in the MLI degree program
Recognised language certificates for the Master's degree program
The program Management, Leadership, Innovation and all its modules are completely held in English.
German is not mandatory for this study program. Language requirements: English B2 or higher.
We accept internationally recognized language tests that correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.
Examples of Accepted Language Tests:
1. TOEFL: paper‐based: 543 points, computer‐based: 212 points, Internet‐based: B2 level points, iBT: 72 points.
2. TOEIC: B2 level points.
3. University of Cambridge: FCE grade B or above, BEC Vantage, CELS Higher.
4. IELTS: Minimum Band 6.0.
5. GMAT: minimum 600.
6. ILEC: B2 and C1.
MLI Highlights during the degree program
While studying MLI, students progress in gaining a deep understanding of innovation management and coaching, product development processes, digital business models and intercultural leadership in the program-specific in-depth modules of the Master's degree program in Management, Leadership, Innovation - with intensive supervision in small groups.
On this page, we would like to present you some milestones you will pass during your MLI studies.
1. Semester: New Venture Technology Project (NVTP)
3. Semester: Studying Abroad, Intern or Startup Founding
Look at the webpage Studying Abroad, Intern or Startup Founding for more information about the third MLI semester.
4. Semester: Practice Project
Practical relevance should be at the heart of a study program, which focuses on innovation management and entrepreneurship. Lectures and seminars focus on practical knowledge with real-world examples and collaborations with national and global organizations provide hands-on networking opportunities for capstone projects and future employment prospects.
The fourth semester is completed through practice project studies involving real-world problems from the daily operations of businesses, including those in partnership with our university, that students learn how to solve and bring value to the business customers.
